Waste Facilities
Council operates 10 waste facilities across the region.
Roma operates as a landfill site where waste that cannot be recovered can be buried on site.
Changes are currently being made that will see the remaining facilities transition to waste transfer stations. Waste Transfer Stations provide the community with a location close to them to dispose of their waste items, with that waste then transferred to Roma for recovery or landfill.
The transition to Waste Transfer Stations and other improvements are necessary to ensure that our facilities meet State Government requirements while also meeting the needs of users, the community, and the environment.
Waste Facilities
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Location Opening Hours Closures 269 Short Street 7.30am - 5.30pm
(last vehicle in at 5.20pm)
Good Friday
Christmas Day
New Years Day
7 days a week Current Works and Changes
- We are currently cleaning up the site.
- Stockpiles of steel and metals are being removed for recycling.
- Stockpiles of mulch are being used on site.
- Refrigerators and air conditioning units are being separated and degassed, then recycled.
- Other stockpiled material such as tyres are being disposed of in accordance with regulations.
- All waste that is bought onto site is now being weighed and recorded to manage the landfill and comply with Government regulations.
- Roma now operates in a single landfill cell now. This makes it easier to manage and cover waste.
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Location Opening Hours Closures St George Road 8:00am - 4:30pm Good Friday
Christmas Day
New Years Day
7 days a week The Mitchell Transfer Station is only for use by residents for domestic waste. Business and commercial waste must be taken to Roma Waste Management Facility.
While construction is taking place, waste collected here is regularly loaded into trucks, transported, weighed and then disposed of at the Roma Landfill.
Mitchell Transfer Station is undergoing changes and improvements that includes the construction of new waste facilities and installing a weighbridge.
Limited landfill operations will be re-established after the commissioning of the weighbridge. When this is complete all waste will be weighed as it is bought onto site.
Current Works and Changes
- We are cleaning up the site and making it safer and easier to use.
- Removing waste that has been stockpiled on site. Some of the waste of this stockpiled waste is being landfilled (buried) on site. Some is being taken to other sites for disposal or recycling.
- Managing and removing litter.
- To keep the site as tidy as possible collection areas, bins and a bunded area have been established for different types of waste.
- Please look for the signs as changes will occur as we work to improve the process for the community.
Accepted Waste
- General household waste – put it in the bin or the bunded area
- Concrete waste – put it in the bunded area
- Steel and other metals – put in the pile near the sign
- Green waste – put in the pile near the sign
- Waste motor oil – put containers of waste oil into the roofed collection areas. This will be changing to an enclosed roofed area in the future.
- Tyres – residents can dispose of limited tyres in general waste bins. Large quantities and commercial loads must go directly to Roma Landfill.
Not Permitted
The following waste must be taken Roma Waste Management Facility for disposal:
- Lead acid batteries
- Electronic waste (TVs, Computers etc)
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Location Opening Hours Closures Thomby Road 24 hours N/A 7 days a week The Surat Transfer Station is only for use by residents for domestic waste. Business and commercial waste must be taken to Roma Waste Management Facility.
Current Works and Changes
- Waste is no longer landfilled (buried) on this site. The site is now a waste transfer station. Waste is collected here and then transported to Roma for disposal or recycling.
- Temporary arrangements are currently in place while new Transfer Station construction and commissioning is taking place.
- To keep the site as tidy as possible collection areas, bins and a bunded area have been established for different types of waste.
- Please look for the signs as changes will occur as we work improve the process for the community.
- We are cleaning up the site and making it safer and easier to use. This includes:
- Removing the stockpile of green waste.
- Designing a new waste transfer station that will have gravel roadways and established collection areas for more types of waste.
Thank you for working with us as we make these changes.
Accepted Waste
- General household waste – put it in the bin or the bunded area
- Concrete waste – put it in the bunded area
- Steel and other metals – put in the pile near the sign
- Green waste – put in the pile near the sign
- Tyres – residents can dispose of limited tyres in general waste bins. Large quantities and commercial loads must go directly to Roma Landfill.
Not Permitted
The following waste must be taken Roma Waste Management Facility for disposal:
- Waste motor oil
- Lead acid batteries
- Electronic waste (TVs, Computers etc)
Business and commercial waste must be taken to Roma Waste Management Facility.
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Location Opening Hours Closures Womblebank Gap Road 24 hours N/A 7 days a week The Injune Transfer Station is only for use by residents for domestic waste. Business and commercial waste must be taken to Roma Waste Management Facility.
Current Works and Changes
- Waste is no longer landfilled (buried) on this site. The site is now a waste transfer station. Waste is collected here and then transported to Roma for disposal or recycling.
- Temporary arrangements are currently in place while we are designing a permanent transfer station.
- To keep the site as tidy as possible collection areas, bins and a bunded area have been established for different types of waste.
Accepted Waste
- General household waste – put it in the bin or the bunded area
- Concrete waste – put it in the bunded area
- Steel and other metals – put in the pile near the sign
- Green waste – put it in the general waste area for now
- Tyres – residents can dispose of limited tyres in general waste bins. Large quantities and commercial loads must go directly to Roma Landfill.
- Waste oil – Disposed of into the green oil shed, this is for household quantities of oil, not commercial quantities.
Not Permitted
The following waste must be taken Roma Waste Management Facility for disposal:
- Lead acid batteries
- Electronic waste (TVs, Computers etc)
Business and commercial waste must be taken to Roma Waste Management Facility.
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Location Opening Hours Closures Tip Road 24 hours N/A 7 days a week The Wallumbilla Transfer Station is only for use by residents for domestic waste. Business and commercial waste must be taken to Roma Waste Management Facility.
Current Works and Changes
- We are cleaning up the site and making it safer and easier to use.
- Removing waste that has been stockpiled on site.
- Managing and removing litter.
- To keep the site as tidy as possible collection areas, bins and a bunded area have been established for different types of waste.
- Please look for the signs as changes will occur as we work to improve the process for the community.
Accepted Waste
- General household waste
- Concrete waste
- Steel and other metals
- Green waste
- Waste motor oil
- Tyres – residents can dispose of limited tyres in general waste bins. Large quantities and commercial loads must go directly to Roma Landfill.
Not Permitted
The following waste must be taken Roma Waste Management Facility for disposal:
- Lead acid batteries
- Electronic waste (TVs, Computers etc)
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Location Opening Hours Closures Perry Street 24 hours N/A 7 days a week The Yuleba Transfer Station is only for use by residents for domestic waste. Business and commercial waste must be taken to Roma Waste Management Facility.
Current Works and Changes
- We are cleaning up the site and making it safer and easier to use.
- Removing waste that has been stockpiled on site.
- Managing and removing litter.
- To keep the site as tidy as possible collection areas, bins and a bunded area have been established for different types of waste.
- Please look for the signs as changes will occur as we work to improve the process for the community.
Accepted Waste
- General household waste
- Concrete waste
- Steel and other metals
- Green waste
- Waste motor oil
- Tyres – residents can dispose of limited tyres in general waste bins. Large quantities and commercial loads must go directly to Roma Landfill.
Not Permitted
The following waste must be taken Roma Waste Management Facility for disposal:
- Lead acid batteries
- Electronic waste (TVs, Computers etc)
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Location Opening Hours Closures Springfield Road 24 hours N/A 7 days a week The Amby Transfer Station is only for use by residents for domestic waste. Business and commercial waste must be taken to Roma Waste Management Facility.
Current Works and Changes
- We are cleaning up the site and making it safer and easier to use.
- Removing waste that has been stockpiled on site.
- Managing and removing litter.
- To keep the site as tidy as possible collection areas, bins and a bunded area have been established for different types of waste.
- Please look for the signs as changes will occur as we work to improve the process for the community.
Accepted Waste
- General household waste
- Concrete waste
- Steel and other metals
- Green waste
- Waste motor oil
- Tyres – residents can dispose of limited tyres in general waste bins. Large quantities and commercial loads must go directly to Roma Landfill.
Not Permitted
The following waste must be taken Roma Waste Management Facility for disposal:
- Lead acid batteries
- Electronic waste (TVs, Computers etc)
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Location Opening Hours Closures PEI Road Locked facility with key access for local residents only. N/A Please contact Council to obtain a key. The Jackson Transfer Station is only for use by residents for domestic waste. Business and commercial waste must be taken to Roma Waste Management Facility.
Current Works and Changes
- We are cleaning up the site and making it safer and easier to use.
- Removing waste that has been stockpiled on site.
- Managing and removing litter.
- To keep the site as tidy as possible collection areas, bins and a bunded area have been established for different types of waste.
- Please look for the signs as changes will occur as we work to improve the process for the community.
Accepted Waste
- General household waste
- Concrete waste
- Steel and other metals
- Green waste
- Waste motor oil
- Tyres – residents can dispose of limited tyres in general waste bins. Large quantities and commercial loads must go directly to Roma Landfill.
Not Permitted
The following waste must be taken Roma Waste Management Facility for disposal:
- Lead acid batteries
- Electronic waste (TVs, Computers etc)
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Location Opening Hours Closures Scott Street Locked facility with key access for local residents only. N/A Please contact Council to obtain a key. The Muckadilla Transfer Station is only for use by residents for domestic waste. Business and commercial waste must be taken to Roma Waste Management Facility.
Current Works and Changes
- We are cleaning up the site and making it safer and easier to use.
- Removing waste that has been stockpiled on site.
- Managing and removing litter.
- To keep the site as tidy as possible collection areas, bins and a bunded area have been established for different types of waste.
- Please look for the signs as changes will occur as we work to improve the process for the community.
Accepted Waste
- General household waste
- Concrete waste
- Steel and other metals
- Green waste
- Waste motor oil
- Tyres – residents can dispose of limited tyres in general waste bins. Large quantities and commercial loads must go directly to Roma Landfill.
Not Permitted
The following waste must be taken Roma Waste Management Facility for disposal:
- Lead acid batteries
- Electronic waste (TVs, Computers etc)
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Location Opening Hours Closures Redford Road 24 hours N/A 7 days a week The Mungallala Transfer Station is only for use by residents for domestic waste. Business and commercial waste must be taken to Roma Waste Management Facility.
Current Works and Changes
- We are cleaning up the site and making it safer and easier to use.
- Removing waste that has been stockpiled on site.
- Managing and removing litter.
- To keep the site as tidy as possible collection areas, bins and a bunded area have been established for different types of waste.
- Please look for the signs as changes will occur as we work to improve the process for the community.
Accepted Waste
- General household waste
- Concrete waste
- Steel and other metals
- Green waste
- Waste motor oil
- Tyres – residents can dispose of limited tyres in general waste bins. Large quantities and commercial loads must go directly to Roma Landfill.
Not Permitted
The following waste must be taken Roma Waste Management Facility for disposal:
- Lead acid batteries
- Electronic waste (TVs, Computers etc)
Waste Fees & Charges
Waste Management Fees as of 1 July 2025.
Applicable Queensland Waste Levy rates included in waste disposal charges. Waste type as deemed by Chief Executive Officer or delegate.
Waste from outside the Maranoa Region is charged at twice the normal rate, by prior approval.
Approval must be sought from council 48 hours prior to acceptance. Approval is given on case by case basis and is dependent on council's own operational and asset maintenance requirements. Council reserves to right to refuse out of region waste.
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Fee
25/26 Fee (incl GST)
Unit
Note
Asbestos - Roma Waste Management Facility Only - Prior approval and minimum 48 hours notice required
$200.00
per tonne
All loads must comply with the applicable Regulated waste framework and Transportation (Waste tracking) documentation. Appropriately wrapped asbestos must be able to be safely placed onto the ground without rupturing. Asbestos will not be accepted where the system used to unload the asbestos requires the packages to be tipped onto the ground and it is likely that packages will rupture.
Batteries (Recyclable)
No Charge
each
Cardboard
$200.00
per tonne
Commercial and Industrial - General Waste
$200.00
per tonne
Construction & Demolition
$200.00
per tonne (mixed load)
Construction & Demolition - Concrete Clean (no rubbish, soil or steel posts)
$150.00
per tonne
Dead Animal Disposal (Does not include collection) - Dog, Cat or smaller animal
$30.00
per animal
Dead Animal Disposal (Does not include collection) - Other animals
$425.00
per tonne
Domestic Household Waste
No Charge
per tonne
Waste from regular household use, transported by or for the occupier without payment or reward, and delivered in a private vehicle.
Green Waste - Commercial
$200.00
per tonne
Green Waste - Domestic
No Charge
per tonne
Green Waste - Large Domestic - Root balls, stumps, and large trunks with a diameter greater than 0.5 metres or a length exceeding 2 metres.
$115.00
per tonne
Mattresses
$20.00
per mattress
For domestic disposal, the first mattress is free. Additional mattresses at full price.
Motor oil
No Charge
Other Regulated Waste
Price on Application
per tonne
Pallets
$200.00
per tonne
Power Poles or Treated Poles
$100.00
per pole
Poles must be clean of crossbars, otherwise cost is 200% per pole.
Refrigerated white goods, water heat pumps, air conditioners etc – Commercial
$20.00
per appliance
Free with proof degassing.
Refrigerated white goods, water heat pumps, air conditioners etc - Domestic
$10.00
per appliance
Free with proof of degassing. For domestic disposal, the first appliance is charged at the standard fee; additional units are charged at the commercial rate.
Sale of second hand goods at waste facility
Prices set by Chief Executive Officer or delegate
Scrap Steel, Car Bodies
No Charge
Soil - Clean/Low Level Contaminated Soil (suitable for day cover)
$115.00
per tonne
Exempt if required for operational needs and within regulatory restrictions.
Soil - High Level Contaminated Soil (not suitable for day cover)
Price on Application.
Applicant must provide laboratory analyses of soil prior to Council approval
Special Disposal & Bulky Waste (ie Conveyor belts, Geofabric, downhole cable, pond liner, IBCs, etc)
$400.00
per tonne
Tyres – 4WD SUV
$25.00
per tyre
Disposal of bulk tyres prohibited unless written authorisation given by Authorised Office of Council
Tyres - Car Tyre
$15.00
per tyre
Tyres - Earthmoving <2m
$150.00
per tyre
Tyres - Motorbike, Quadbike, Smaller than car
$5.00
per tyre
Tyres - Tractor / Super Single Tyre <1m
$75.00
per tyre
Tyres - Truck/Bobcat Tyre
$50.00
per tyre
Tyres - Tyre over 2m
Price on Application.
per application
Unauthorised disposal of waste at a facility which contravenes Council policy or facility signage
Minimum $359 and/or cost to Council to separate, clean up or remove. per incident
Waste Generated from Outside Region
Two (2) times Waste Disposal Fee, asbestos from NLZ exempted
per tonne
Approval must be sought from council 48 hours prior to acceptance. Approval is given on case by case basis and is dependent on council's own operational and asset maintenance requirements. Council reserves to right to refuse out of region waste.
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All commercial, industrial or construction and demolition waste must only be deposited with prior arrangement with Council's waste team. Failure to do so will be considered unauthorised disposal of waste and penalties may apply.
Fee
25/26 Fee (incl GST)
Unit
Note
Commercial and Industrial/Construction and Demolition – 240L Wheelie Bin (max 2, then goes to vehicle)
$10.00
per bin
All commercial, industrial or construction and demolition waste must only be deposited with prior arrangement with Council's waste team. Failure to do so will be considered unauthorised disposal of waste and penalties may apply.
Commercial and Industrial/Construction and Demolition - Car
$10.00
per car
Commercial and Industrial/Construction and Demolition – Car and Trailer
$50.00
per load
Commercial and Industrial/Construction and Demolition – Light Truck, GVM <4.5t
$80.00
per load
Commercial and Industrial/Construction and Demolition - Ute
$40.00
per ute
Commercial and Industrial/Construction and Demolition – Ute and Trailer
$80.00
per load
Commercial and Industrial/Construction and Demolition – Vehicle with GVM >4.5t
Price on Application
per load
Domestic Household Waste
No Charge
Waste from regular household use, transported by or for the occupier without payment or reward, and delivered in a private vehicle.
Green Waste – Commercial – 240L Wheelie Bin (max 2, then goes to vehicle)
$10.00
per bin
All commercial green waste must only be deposited with prior arrangement with Council's waste team. Failure to do so will be considered unauthorised disposal of waste and penalties may apply.
Green Waste – Commercial - Car
$10.00
per car
Green Waste – Commercial – Car and Trailer
$50.00
per load
Green Waste – Commercial – Light Truck, GVM <4.5t
$80.00
per load
Green Waste – Commercial - Ute
$40.00
per ute
Green Waste – Commercial – Ute and Trailer
$80.00
per load
Green Waste – Commercial – Vehicle with GVM >4.5t
Price on Application
per load
Mattresses – No Weighbridge
$24.00
per mattress
For domestic disposal, the first mattress is free. Additional mattresses at full price
Refrigerated white goods, water heat pumps, air conditioners etc – Commercial
$20.00
per appliance
Free with proof of degassing.
Refrigerated white goods, water heat pumps, air conditioners etc - Domestic
$10.00
per appliance
Free with proof of degassing. For domestic disposal, the first appliance is charged at the standard fee; additional units are charged at the commercial rate.
Scrap Steel – Domestic
No Charge
per load
Tyres - 4WD SUV
$30.00
per tyre
By prior arrangement only, contact council’s Waste team on 1300 007 662. Limit of 4 per customer.
Tyres - Car Tyre
$20.00
per tyre
Tyres - Motorbike, Quadbike, Smaller than car
$10.00
per tyre
Tyres - Tractor / Super Single Tyre <1m
$100.00
per tyre
Tyres - Truck / Bobcat Tyre
$60.00
per tyre
Tyres – Earthmoving Tyre <2m or Tyre over 2m - No Weighbridge
Not accepted at transfer stations. Disposal is by application at Council's Roma Waste Facility.
Unauthorised disposal of waste at a facility which contravenes Council policy or facility signage - no weighbridge
Minimum $476 and/or cost to Council to separate, clean up or remove. per incident
Locked Waste Transfer Station - Annual fee for clients that have a key for a locked facility
$141.00
per year
Locked Waste Transfer Station - Key Bond
$65.00
per key
General Q&As
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What happens to the different types of waste that are collected?
General waste: Is taken to the Roma Waste Management Facility where it is landfilled.
Concrete: Where possible concrete will be separated and recycled at Roma. Where it cannot be separated it will be landfilled.
Green waste: Depending on the amount of contamination it may be mulched or landfilled. You can assist by ensuring that green waste is free of contaminants.
Metals: Collected and taken away for recycling. This includes degassed fridges and other white goods.
Motor oils: Collected and taken away for recycling.
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Why aren’t more types of waste recycled?
With few recyclers based in regional areas, we are a long way from most recycling facilities.
Except for metals, which have a good market for recycling, the cost of transporting recyclables is often too high to make recovery economically viable. With the impacts of transport factored in it achieves little if any environmental benefit.
Contamination in recyclable material such green waste can make it unsuitable for reprocessing and recycling.
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What is a transfer station?
Transfer stations consolidate waste at local regional sites before transferring to a central landfill site.